How to pronounce muni
Say it like MYOO-nee. Muni has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO).
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- MYOO
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muni pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of muni
American and British speakers say muni in essentially the same way: /ˈmjuni/ in the US and /ˈmjuːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYOO-nee.
What does muni mean?
- A municipal bond.“I invested half of my savings in a muni fund.”
- A facility operated by a municipal government, such as a golf course or train line.“We usually play at a muni.”
- The municipal government / municipality
- A holy man; a noble one; a sage or ascetic.
Where does muni come from?
Clipping of municipal.
Words that rhyme with muni
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of muni.
Questions about saying muni
How do you pronounce muni?
Say MYOO-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmjuni/. In British English it is /ˈmjuːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muni?
Muni has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYOO). Broken into parts: MYOO · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say muni the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmjuni/ and the British form is /ˈmjuːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.